Holiday Cottages In Biggin-By-Hartington

Situated in an elevated position and a sleepy location, holiday cottages in Biggin-by-Hartington are guaranteed far reaching views over the White Peak area of the Derbyshire Dales and towards the distant hilltops of the Staffordshire Moorlands.
From any of the holiday cottages in Biggin-by-Hartington you will find a network of fabulous footpaths and ancient packhorse tracks not to mention the wonderful Tissington Trail which runs past the top of the village. This former railway line is a safe and secure means of walking, cycling and horse riding through the heart of the Peak District National Park.

A short drive or a scenic walk from holiday cottages in Biggin-by-Hartington will take you to the mother village of Hartington which is home to the famous Hartington Stilton cheese and has a cluster of little shops, tea-rooms, a village inn and a small hotel around the market place. Why not sit by the duck pond or visit the church with its strange gargoyles and fascinating history.The Buxton to Ashbourne road is only a short distance from holiday cottages in Biggin-by-Hartington. This former turnpike road of 1738 which ran from Derby to Manchester was popular with early travellers who stayed at coaching inns  and 19th century posthouses along the way, an early form of overnightaccommodation but far more basic that the luxury of holiday cottages in Biggin-by-Hartington.

Whilst staying at one of the Holiday Cottages in Biggin-by-Hartington, you may wish to research the local history which dates back centuries. At one time a 17th century drovers road led through the village where cattle, horses and even geese would have been walked to attend either the cattle fairs at Newhaven or the goose fair at faraway Nottingham. This ancient custom of droving died out with the introduction of wagons and railway to transport the animals, but you will still see fields full of cattle and sheep from holiday cottages in Biggin-by-Hartington.From holiday cottages in Biggin-by-Hartington there are scenic drives to the market towns of Ashbourne or Bakewell and the cultural capital of the Peak District at Buxton, offering all weather activities, sites of interest and places to visit as well a spot of retail therapy in the assortment of individual shops and galleries to be found there.

Peak District Cottages - Cotterill Farm Cottages - Biggin by Hartington - Buxton Superbly situated very close to the beautiful valley of Dovedale in a lovely part of the Peak District National Park, the four cottages are located between the highly acclaimed village of Hartington and its smaller neighbour, Biggin-by-Hartington. Cotterill Farm is in the heart of the white Peak area of the peak district. The NON-working farm consists of 12 acres of land, with two wild flower meadows and is surrounded by a nature reserve through which a footpath leads on its way to the...

Peak District Cottages - Dove Top Farm Cottages - Ashbourne Dawn Cottage – (Sleeps 6 – 3 Bedrooms) A beautiful holiday cottage offering accommodation with such a lot of space and fantastic countryside views. The cottage has been created by the conversion of some former farm outbuildings, and very lovingly restored. Dawn Cottage has been tastefully converted to a very high standard, with full oil central heating, under floor heating, new electrical systems, modern open plan kitchen/diner and living space that is just beautiful.  The...

Peak District Cottages - Biggin Grange Holiday Cottages - Hartington Welcome to Biggin Grange Holiday Cottages. Biggin Grange dates back to the 14th Century.  Once a medieval monastic sheep farm belonging to the Garendon Abbey in Leicestershire, it is now a private home with cattle and sheep grazing in the fields. Biggin Grange offers complete peace and seclusion. The immaculate cottages have all been converted to a very high standard. All cottages have a private garden or patio with uninterrupted views of Biggin Dale. The Cottages are set within the...